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And it was said that he was called a monk due to his worship and excellence.

I have not seen a man commanding so much respect in his gathering, and nor more beautiful in manners and gentleness than Abu Haneefah.

From that which ‘Abdullaah ibn Muhayreez would be most keen on hiding of himself, would be the best of what he had [been blessed with].

If more than four [students] sat with Abul-’Aaliyah, he would get up and leave.

When praying, some people do not do so with complete submission and humility, so does this [in any way] reduce their reward?

If you see a man arguing, then [know that] he loves leadership.

Nothing closes the door to Allaah like the pursuit of praise and status.

The one from whom you smelt the odour [for the desire] of leadership will not be successful.

He who loves fame, has not feared Allaah.

During the day in Ramadhaan, Muhammad ibn Ismaa’eel [al-Bukhaaree] would complete [reading] the Qur.aan every day…